Capstone International Japan Program Celebrating 22nd Annual Sakura Festival at UA
The Capstone International Center Japan Program at The University of Alabama will be celebrating the 22nd annual Sakura Festival March 1-31.
UA in the News: February 8, 2008
UA ranks 12th in number of National Merit Scholars enrolled – Trustees approve Moundville museum, College of Nursing building and more – BamaBike’s rollout – Arts events and more
“To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest Winners Recognized at UA
Winners of the seventh annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest were recently honored on campus with a luncheon awards ceremony and reception with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and University of Alabama faculty member Rick Bragg.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Presents ‘Finding Your Inner Fish’
Dr. Neil Shubin, professor of anatomy and associate dean at the University of Chicago, will present his lecture, “Finding Your Inner Fish,” Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.
National Music Teacher Association Names UA’s Penick Teacher of the Year
Amanda Penick, professor of music and coordinator of the piano area in The University of Alabama’s School of Music, will be awarded the Music Teachers National Association Teacher of the Year Award Wednesday, April 2, at the Awards Brunch at the MTNA National Conference in Denver.
UA in the News: February 7, 2008
Expert commentary on primaries, Gov. Riley’s state of the state address – Coca-Cola Scholars honored – Prof receives $400,000 grant – African-American Heritage Month –Wireless Internet on campus
Brown Bag Lecture Series at UA to Feature Speaker on African-American Women
The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center and the department of women’s studies will present their Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in 308 Manly Hall.
UA Lecture Focuses on Bus Boycott
Dr. Micki McElya, assistant professor of American studies at The University of Alabama, will give a lecture on “Confronting the Mammy Problem in the Montgomery Bus Boycott” in the Ferguson Center Forum on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.
UA in the News: February 6, 2008
UA experts comment on elections – President Witt discusses Chamber of Commerce goals – Gymnastics raises funds for Breast Cancer Fund – Students mourn professor who died over holiday break
UA Student News: February 5, 2008
DATES TO REMEMBER Feb. 5 Professional School Workshop, 4-5 p.m., 205 Gorgas Alabama Insurance Society Meeting, 6 p.m., Alston Hall Parlor Short and Sweet Resume Critique, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Career Center’s Jones Center Feb. 6 Short and Sweet Resume Critique, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Career Center’s Jones Center Feb. 9 ACSS Spring Festival, 5:30 p.m., Ferguson